SpiderCloud® Technical Product Description:

SCSN-9000, Release 4.0

Part number: DOC-SCSN-9000-TPD-02, Rev. 1

Published: March 2014
 Revision History
Revision Date Summary of Changes
1 3/18/2014 Initial document release

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Table of Contents
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SpiderCloud System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Services Node Diagrams: Isometric, Front, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Services Node Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chassis Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GNSS Antenna TNC Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Management Ethernet and Console Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Supply LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fans and Air Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional Applications Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Services Node Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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About this Manual

This guide provides the system specifications of the SpiderCloud® Services Node (SCSN-9000). The
primary audience for this guide includes system engineers, network planners, system administrators, and
installation personnel.

SpiderCloud System Overview

SpiderCloud’s Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) solution contains two system elements: the
services node and the radio node. Multiple radio nodes are deployed inside a building and are connected
to the services node using standard Ethernet infrastructure. The SpiderCloud Services Node SCSN-9000
manages up to 100 radio nodes that support licensed, and optionally unlicensed, spectrum.
The SCSN-9000 is designed to accept two access modules that support UMTS and LTE radio access
technology and optionally a services module that can host third-party applications running on virtual
machines. The services module can also host a Wi-Fi controller to provide integrated Wi-Fi capacity and
coverage within the E-RAN.
Using a single SCSN-9000, the operator can aggregate traffic for all radio access technologies, manage
interference and mobility, and utilize a single backhaul and network management solution for all access
technologies.
The SCSN is the central control point of the small cell network and provides the following functionalities:
• User traffic aggregation
• Access control
• Radio Frequency (RF) management for system self optimization
• Single point of management and provisioning
• Interference coordination
• Mobility management
• Enterprise networking
• Single Iuh interface to the 3G UMTS mobile core network
• Single S1 interface to the 4G LTE packet core
• Powerful platform to host services at the edge
Figure 1 shows a logical view of the SpiderCloud architecture:

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UMTS
LAN Intranet MSC

HNB
GNSS Gateway
Radio Nodes Antenna Iu-CS
Iu-PS

Iuh
SGSN
Firewall
DMZ
Switch Security
Gateway
IPSec
Backhaul MME
IPsec
IPsec
Services S1 S1-C
Node
S1-U

Email Web
S-GW

3G/LTE
LTE
Mobile
Enterprise Operator Core
Figure 1 Relationship to Enterprise and Mobile Operator Core Networks

Placement
The services node is typically installed in one of two locations in the enterprise premises:
• Inside and connected to the enterprise LAN
• Between the firewall and the enterprise core-facing router interface
These locations allow for local routing of traffic for enterprise services. The services node requires manual
configuration of a static IP address typical of switch and LAN equipment.

Security
The SpiderCloud system uses Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) to authenticate and encrypt traffic
between the services node and the provider core network. It uses Encapsulating Security Payloads (ESP)
in tunnel mode, and IPsec Key Exchange (IKE)v2 for key negotiation.
The system supports mutual certificate-based authentication with the core network. By default, packets
between the services node and a radio node are authenticated and encrypted.

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Timing
The services node uses IEEE 1588v2 defined Precision Time Protocol (PTP) to achieve synchronization
timing between the services node and the radio nodes. A high precision OCXO is used in the services
node to provide the master lock and each radio node in the deployment synchronizes to the services node
using PTP.
The SCSN-9000 includes an integrated Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, providing the
option to connect an external GNSS antenna to the antenna port on the front panel of the services node.
By doing so, operators have the option to use either a GPS or GLONASS GNSS system as the primary
reference signal to the E-RAN network in order to achieve timing and frequency synchronization with their
macro 4G/LTE networks required to support advanced LTE features.

Interfaces
Radio nodes connect to the services node through an IPsec tunnel with standard Ethernet CAT 5e or
better cabling either through the existing enterprise LAN or a LAN dedicated to use by the mobile operator.
The services node connects directly to the security gateway in the mobile core network through an IPsec
tunnel. It authenticates with existing mobile core security gateways using factory-provisioned digital
certificates. The services node connects to the operator’s 3G network by establishing an Iuh connection to
the HNB gateway, or an Iu-CS connection to the Mobile Switching Center (MSC) and an Iu-PS connection
to the SGSN. The services node connects to the operator’s LTE core network by establishing an S1
connection to the MME and serving gateway.

Services Node Diagrams: Isometric, Front, Rear

Figure 2 Isometric View

Figure 3 Front View

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Figure 4 Rear View

Summary of services node hardware components:

• 8 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports
• 2 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports for optical connectivity
• 1 console port with an RJ-45 connector (disabled in this release)
• 1 10/100 Mbps Ethernet management port with an RJ-45 that hosts the graphical Local
Configuration Interface (LCI) used by the installation team to configure and turn up the system
• 1 TNC port for connection to a GNSS antenna for synchronization purposes
• 2 redundant power supplies
• 5 redundant fans that are speed controlled
• 1 internal hard disk for configuration, software, and log storage

Power supplies and fans are field replaceable and hot swappable.

Note

Services Node Specifications

The services node has the following chassis measurements, power requirements, and environmental
requirements.

Chassis Size
• Height: 4.37 centimeters (1.72 inches)
• Width: 44.83 centimeters (17.65 inches)
• Length: 60.33 centimeters (23.75 inches)
• Maximum weight: 10.7 kilograms (23.5 pounds)

Power Requirements
The services node has redundant, load-sharing power supplies with the following specifications. Ensure
sufficient input powering before powering on the services node.
• Operating input voltage and frequency range:
— Voltage: Supports a flexible AC range from 100V to 120V, or 200V to 240V
— Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
• Input current: 4.5 Amps (maximum)
• Input power: 450W

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Environmental Requirements
• Cooling: Forced air (fan cooled, front-to-back)
• Operating temperature range: 0 to 40oC (32 to 104oF)
• Non-operating temperature range: -40 to 70oC (-40 to 158oF)
• Altitude range: 0 to 3,000 meters (0 to 9,843 feet)
• Relative humidity: Normal operation ensured in 7% RH to 93% RH non-condensing

In compliance with IEC 60297 regulations, the services node is designed to fit into a
standard 480 mm (19 inch) (1RU) rack.
Note

Ports
There are a number of ports accessible from the front of the services node:

GNSS
Antenna Gigabit Ethernet SFP MGMT LEDs
Console

Figure 5 Front View

GNSS Antenna TNC Port

The services node contains a TNC port to connect to an external antenna for synchronization to a GPS or
GLONASS signal.

Figure 6 GNSS Antenna Connects to the TNC Port

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Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Ports

The services node provides eight 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports on the front panel of the device numbered
1 through 8 from left to right.

Figure 7 RJ-45 Connectors Snap into the RJ-45 Port Cage

Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ports

The services node provides two 1 Gigabit Ethernet Small-Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) ports on the front
panel of the device. The ports are numbered 9 and 10 from left to right. Each port supports a Class I fiber-
optical SFP transceiver.

Figure 8 SFPs Snap into the SFP Port Cage

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Management Ethernet and Console Ports

The 10/100 MB Ethernet management port labeled MGMT with an RJ-45 connector provides access to the
graphical Local Configuration Interface (LCI) used by the installation team to configure and turn up the
system.
The console port with an RJ-45 connector. This port is reserved for future use.

Figure 9 Management and Console Ports

Front Panel LEDs

Each Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 and SFP port and the management Ethernet port each have two LEDs:
• LK (link) LED (left side):
— Solid green: A standard Layer 2 Ethernet link connection has been established
— Off: No Layer 2 connection exists
• AT (activity) LED (right side):
— Green blinking: The port is transmitting or receiving data
— Off: No activity

LK AT

Link Activity
LED LED

Gigabit Ethernet Port LEDs

Figure 10 Services Node Gigabit Ethernet and SFP Port LEDs

There are Power, Sync, and Status LEDs on the front-right side of the chassis:
• Power:
— Solid green: The system is powered on
— Off: The system is off
• Sync:
— Solid: The services node has achieved synchronization to a GNSS signal or is configured
to use its internal OCXO as a timing reference
— Off: The services node has not yet achieved synchronization

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• Status: 3 LEDs reflecting the state of the three mezzanine cards in the system. Status 1
represents the first mezzanine card subsystem. Status 2 is reserved for future use. Status 3
represents the second mezzanine card subsystem.
— Blinking green: The system is booting.
— Solid green: The system is operating normally.
— Solid Amber: The system has detected a fault.

LEDs
Figure 11 Services Node Front-Right LEDs

Power Supplies
The services node uses two AC power supplies with redundant failover. Although only one of the power
supplies is needed to power the services node, SpiderCloud Wireless strongly recommends using two
power supplies.
When two power supplies are installed, either power supply is hot swappable, enabling replacement of a
power supply without affecting the operation of the services node. If the second power supply is not
installed, a metal plate snaps into place to cover the open slot and block Electromagnetic Interference
(EMI).

Figure 12 One AC Power Supply

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Air flows out the back of each power supply, accessible from the rear of the chassis. The power switch on
the rear of the services node is used to boot up or power down the main system board.

This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be
removed to de-energize the unit. The main switch should be powered off before servicing the
Caution unit.

Power Supply LEDs

Each power supply has status indicator LEDs:
• OK: Green when the unit is functioning normally (no faults) and the switch at the rear of the
chassis has been turned on.
• Failure: Indicates a failure within the power supply:
— Yellow indicator is steady on when the power supply has failed (for example, over-voltage,
fan failure, over-temperature, or over-current).
— Indicator is off when the power supply has no internal failure and is supplying the
requested output rails.
• ~AC: Indicates that an AC voltage within operating range is reaching the power supply.

OK

~AC

Figure 13 Power Supply LEDs

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Fans and Air Flow

The system has five main-board fans that are speed controlled. The air flows from front-to-back.

Dual Power Supplies Power Fans

Switch
Figure 14 Rear Panel Showing the Fans

Fans are field replaceable and hot swappable. Individual fans can be replaced without affecting service.
The system will be cooled sufficiently with one of the five fans disabled. However the unit should have at
least four fans running at all times.

Additional Applications Module

To support future expansion, the services node accepts an additional applications module for hosting third-
party applications on virtual machines. This module plugs into a designated slot within the services node.
The module installation procedure involves:
1. powering down the services node
2. opening the services node chassis
3. securing the new module into the existing connectors
4. closing the services node chassis
5. powering up the services node
Deploying new applications requires a software upgrade. SpiderCloud Wireless will publish the detailed
upgrade processes as part of future GA releases for third-party applications.

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Services Node Specifications

The SCSN-9000 services node has the following chassis measurements, power requirements, and
environmental requirements, and complies with the following standards:

Table 1: Services Node Specifications

Size Height: 4.37 cm. (1.72 in.), Width: 44.83 cm. (17.65 in.), Length: 60.33 cm.
(23.75 in.)
Weight 10.7 kg. (23.5 lbs.)
Mounting 1 RU form factor (standard 19-inch rack)
Supported Radio Nodes 100
Maximum Sessions 2400 UMTS; 8000 LTE
IP Interfaces 512
Maximum Throughput UMTS: 250 Mbps downlink, 130 Mbps uplink
LTE: 1 Gbps aggregate 4G throughput
Expansion Modules Optional services module with an x86 processor for hosting applications
Power Requirements Redundant, load-sharing power supplies
Input voltage: Supports a flexible AC range from 100V to 120V, or 200V to 240V
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Input current: 4.5 Amps (maximum)
Input power: 450W
Environmental Cooling: Rear-to-front side forced air with 5 speed-controlled, hot-swappable fans
Requirements
Operating temperature range: 0 to 40oC (32 to 104oF)
Non-operating temperature range: -40 to 70oC (-40 to 158oF)
Altitude range: 0 to 3000 meters (0 to 9348 feet)
Relative humidity: Normal operation ensured in 7% RH to 93% RH non-
condensing
Security Requirements Trusted boot support and secure key storage, Air interface ciphering, IPsec
Physical Interfaces 8 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports
2 Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports
1 RJ-45 console port (RS-232)
1 RJ-45, 10/100 Ethernet management port
1 GNSS antenna TNC port
LEDs 1 Power
3 Status
1 Synchronization

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Table 1: Services Node Specifications (continued)

Synchronization PTP based synchronization (per IEEE 1588 v2)
Services node acts as the E-RAN time server (uses internal OCXO)
OCXO accurate to 100 ppb over 5 years without external synchronization
Integrated GNSS receiver (GPS or GLONASS)
Mean Time Before 512,000 hours (58 years) @ 25oC
Failure (MTBF) 90% Upper Confidence Level (UCL)
Compliance CISPR 22:2008 Class A;
EN 55022:2010/AC:2011; EN 55024:2010;
EN 61000-3-2:2006/A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3:2008; EN 60950-1:2006/A12:2011
VCCI V-3/2012.04
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60950-1A-07 (R2012)

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The SpiderCloud Documentation Set

The SpiderCloud documentation set includes:
• The SpiderCloud System Description provides an overview of how the SpiderCloud system fits
within an operator’s network and in an enterprise, describes key features of the system, and
provides specifications for the services and radio nodes.
• The SpiderCloud Feature Description provides high-level descriptions of the E-RAN system
features, their impact on the product components (services nodes and radio nodes),
manageability considerations, and feature benefits.
• The SpiderCloud OS (SCOS) Administrator Guide provides procedures for configuring the
software environment and internetworking between the services node and radio node devices.
• The SpiderCloud Services Node Hardware Installation Guide provides hardware specifications
and installation instructions.
• The SpiderCloud Radio Node Hardware Installation Guide provides hardware specifications and
installation instructions.
• The E-RAN Deployment Planning Guide provides information about planning and dimensioning
E-RAN systems.
• The SpiderCloud OS (SCOS) CLI User Guide provides an introduction to the key features and
functionalities of the SpiderCloud Command Line Interface (CLI).
• The SCOS NB Data Model Reference Guide provides details about the objects and parameters
that comprise the system configuration and operational state.
• The SpiderCloud OS Faults, Conditions, and Events Reference Guide provides details about
all alarms, conditions, and events in the system.
• The SpiderCloud System Commissioning Guide provides information about turning up a
SpiderCloud E-RAN with the Local Configuration Interface (LCI) graphical user interface.
• The Performance Measurements for SpiderCloud Small-Cell E-RAN provides a reference guide
to Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that monitor the health and state of the E-RAN system.
• The E-RAN Troubleshooting Guide provides information about diagnosing and correcting
problems with installing, provisioning, administering, and maintaining SpiderCloud equipment
and services.
• The SpiderNet Management System Installation and Administration Guide provides information
about installing the SpiderNet network management server and client and using it to remotely
manage E-RAN deployments.
• The SpiderCloud Technical Product Description SCSN provides system specifications for the
SpiderCloud services node.
• The SpiderCloud Technical Product Description SCRN provides system specifications for the
SpiderCloud radio node.
• The SpiderCloud Time Zone Reference Guide provides the information required to configure the
time zone for SpiderCloud services nodes.

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